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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.66, 800.55 and 423.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.66, 800.55 and 423.33 is: 583.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.66 : 800.55 = 423.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.66/800.55 = 423.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.66x = 800.55 × 423.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.66x = 338,896.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,896.83/580.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.64

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